The Badischer Weinradweg travels north from Grenzach-Wyhlen on the Swiss border to Laudenbach on the Badische Bergstraße. Developed under the leadership of Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH, it connects wine-growing areas along the western edge of the Black Forest with the Kraichgau and the Bergstraße. Its opening section also makes a short crossing into Switzerland.
From the border through Markgräflerland
The southern end begins in Grenzach-Wyhlen and heads towards Weil am Rhein and the Isteiner Klotz before continuing through Markgräflerland. The first suggested stage finishes in Schallstadt, passing wine villages and offering views across the Rhine plain towards the Black Forest.
Schwarzwald Tourismus highlights several places for a longer stop in this part of the journey: the wine-label museum in Müllheim, the Roman park at Heitersheim and Staufen’s historic centre. The Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein is another suggested excursion near the beginning.
Vineyards, Freiburg and the Ortenau
North of Schallstadt, the suggested itinerary offers a choice between the Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg wine landscapes and an alternative via Freiburg’s old town and the Glottertal. Both options meet again at Riegel, making this a useful decision point when choosing what to see.
Beyond Riegel, the route continues through the Breisgau towards Gengenbach and the Ortenau, passing Schloss Ortenberg on its way north. For a wine-focused stop, Schwarzwald Tourismus names the corkscrew museum in Vogtsburg-Burkheim and the Badischer Winzerkeller in Breisach among the attractions associated with the route. Historic Staufen, Endingen and Gengenbach are suggested excursions.
Across the Kraichgau to the Bergstraße
The northern half continues towards Karlsruhe before turning into the Kraichgau around Bruchsal. The published stage outline connects Ettlingen with Oberderdingen and Wiesloch, then continues towards Heidelberg and Laudenbach on the Badische Bergstraße.
The character remains tied to wine as well as towns: the route brings together wineries, cooperatives and wine shops across the Baden growing areas. Those interested in architecture and wider views can consider excursions to Schloss Staufenberg near Durbach or the Turmberg in Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Planning the ride
The published itinerary divides the journey into eight stages, with the Freiburg–Glottertal option as an alternative to the Kaiserstuhl–Tuniberg section. The terrain is partly hilly; ADFC describes the route as mostly paved, with some unpaved sections. Its description also points to bicycle workshops, e-bike charging facilities and cycle-friendly accommodation.
Shortly after Grenzach, the first stage passes through Switzerland for a few kilometres, so carry an identity document. Vineyards are worked throughout the year: watch for tractors entering or leaving vine rows, especially where visibility is limited. Leave time for the places and stops that matter most to you, and check route information before setting out.